Does this comb kill the lice or not? If it doesn't, can anyone recommend the best way to get rid of the lice when it's on the comb
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This doesn't kill lice. You are supposed to treat your head with a chemical from a doctor's office (since over the counter stuff doesn't work well) and then use the comb to get the eggs and bugs out. The bugs will be half dead from the chemical but the eggs if lefts in the hair, will hatch. The eggs need to be removed and put in a sealed container and disposed of. In addition to all this, bedding and stuff needs to be cleaned. This comb is just really good at getting out the eggs.
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What I was told was to put alcohol on a paper towel and wipe the comb after every time I drag it through hair. Also rinse often under running water in the sink.
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Hello it doesn't kill. But it helps to get out. You have to brush the hair again and again...
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Hi, I own a lice treament salon so I can help! There is no way to kill the lice on the comb. when doing a comb out, saturate dry hair with conditioner root to end and comb it out wiping it on a paper towel after each sweep. Throw paper towels away diligently and you'll be fine. They only live 24hrs off the head so they will not infest your home
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I sure wish I saw this sooner! As a nurse who's dealt with this problem more than I've cared to in my career (& my gosh do I feel terrible for the families & cleanup!), my answer to this question is: YES you CAN absolutely use a fine tooth FLEA comb that's typically used for cats due to the closeness/fineness of the teeth of the comb. In fact, I think it is a MUCH better option than the combs that come with the kits, whether Rx or OTC. I just would NOT RECOMMEND A DOUBLE ROW comb to anyone using this for lice. I would advise instead that you use a SINGLE ROW comb with teeth as fine as possible. I also have lots of experience with these particular combs as I recently purchased 3 of them. What I've noticed is that depending on the way you angle the comb, it may be just the second row that catches the lice or fleas and either are VERY easily overlooked when caught between the two rows. I've had this happen with fleas where I'd thought I'd tapped out all the trapped fleas only to see one or two drop off from time to time because it was caught between rows. This also happened with a couple of chiggers (little orange burrowing mites). I'd recommend when using double row combs, that you use them in front of a good light source. So to sum it up, treatment for lice is already quite toxic and you want to make sure you get as MANY nits off of the hair as humanly possible the first time to prevent retreatment because in my opinion, repeated treatment is the real nightmare.
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to HeyImWade. i can't figure out just what you mean. do me a favor and reword you question and i'll do my best to help you. i will explain how i use the #10 comb. with the comb that came with my clipper, i remove the comb i was using and the #10 comb snaps on the clippers by its self and it will leave your hair 1&1/4 long and i found it to cut my hair the perfect length for me. if i can help further, please ask and i'll do my best.
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I have seen a decrease in hair balls. I am constantly amazed at how much fur comes up with the FURminator. Even when I brush them every day piles and piles of fur can be seen in the brush. Pretty awesome.
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I do not know if it kills lice, but it is amazing with fleas and other types of bugs...This is a really good product and I assume it will take care of lice. Good Luck!
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This is NOT a treatment for head lice. Check with your local pharmacy for recommendations on treatment for lice (it will be an insecticidal treatment). As far as natural product treatment, you can use tea tree oil slightly diluted and rubbed throughout scalp (smelly stuff though).
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I don't know if it would do that, I think that your best bet would be to use a lice killing product for bedding, not sure if the ultraviolet light would be enough. I can tell you that I love this vac. Every time I change my linens I vac the bedpad and mattress, and I can't believe the stuff that the filter captures, and I clean the filter after each use.
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Absolutely! The fleas will run for cover, but can not escape. It's also kills head lice. I will never be without my Neem oil. I researched this oil for hours and believe me when I say stop wondering if it's a good product because I will swear by it!!!!!
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I haven't tried the LiceMeister, but this one is all metal except for the grips. Also on the teeth are micro spirals that help remove even more nits/lice. I've bought 2 of these and am hooked.
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been a while since i bought this product, but the way i unerstand and i could be wrong, is that the enzymes eat /destroy mold and beyond that if a bug comes into contact with it, the enzymes eat away at their outer armor eventually the bug dries out and dies. so i would say it should work on the bugs you mentioned. both by killing the bugs themselves and destroying their food source the mold. i used it to help a lice situation my daughter kept running into at her school. it definitely helped in that so i would say it'd be a good option. i would take other measures as well by sealing the areas where the bugs are sneaking in. been a while since i bought this product, but the way i unerstand and i could be wrong, is that the enzymes eat /destroy mold and beyond that if a bug comes into contact with it, the enzymes eat away at their outer armor eventually the bug dries out and dies. so i would say it should work on the bugs you mentioned. both by killing the bugs themselves and destroying their food source the mold. i used it to help a lice situation my daughter kept running into at her school. it definitely helped in that so i would say it'd be a good option. i would take other measures as well by sealing the... » Read More been a while since i bought this product, but the way i unerstand and i could be wrong, is that the enzymes eat /destroy mold and beyond that if a bug comes into contact with it, the enzymes eat away at their outer armor eventually the bug dries out and dies. so i would say it should work on the bugs you mentioned. both by killing the bugs themselves and destroying their food source the mold. i used it to help a lice situation my daughter kept running into at her school. it definitely helped in that so i would say it'd be a good option. i would take other measures as well by sealing the areas where the bugs are sneaking in. « Show Less
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Yes. This comb does a very good job of removing lice and nits from hair. My daughter had very thick curly hair and it did a wonderful job.
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I recommended to my boss for fleas he did it and said it killed them, but after a week he did it again just to make sure and has never seen another flea again. From what he went through with other brands he said this was best he ever used. I never had fleas so I can only go by what he has told me about this product for fleas. Hope that answers your question or atleast helps.
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It works on Lice. If you read the lice shampoos the main ingredient in them is a very low dose of Permethrin.
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No it does not get rid of the lice or nits once you have been infected. You still have to use the lice shampoo and the nit comb to get rid of all the nits (eggs). This shampoo helps repel lice if they are re-exposed to someone who has lice. The lice don't like the oils in the shampoo. I don't know if the shampoo really helps keep new infestations from happening but it can't hurt and it leaves the kids hair very silky. I will keep using it and have told the kids not to share hats, combs, helmets, etc. I hope this information helps.
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I put it on my cats a few times only. I did it 3 days apart then not again until I saw another flea. My cats are indoor only so I don't have to worry much about it. I put some in my hand and worked it I to thier fur. I put it all over because I read it only kills the fleas that it gets on the body of.
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www.discoverneem.com has information about lice, etc. I hope the information there answers your question.I use it because my hair was falling out and it stopped when I began using this shampoo.
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I don't think so. My daughter has very long hair and it didn't pull her hair out. Use a good regular comb first to comb it out well before using the lice comb.